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Introduction: I have read about “La Buca” in the eGullet forums, and I am grateful to this wonderful community for all the information and inspiration. You can find a wealth of information about culatello di Zibello in eGullet.
Visit: Lunch, July 2006
Food concept: Traditional local cuisine. In addition to Culatello, which is prepared in house, you can taste divine tortelli di zucca, and eel with peas from the local rivers.
Execution of the menu dishes: Very Good
Divinity factor: The hand made pasta.
Wine: Good local wine list. I asked the hostess for a local red that would acompany the food, and it was quite good. Discrete and subtle.
Service: Friendly
Clientele: Italians and many many tourists. Miriam became a celebrity after the publication of the book “Heat” by Bill Buford. Miriam told me that she had guests from many countries, as a result of this publication.
Location and ambience: In the village of Zibello, just follow the signs (or your navigator).
Chef/Owner: Miriam is a friendly and lively lady who knows how to treat customers. She told me that the trattoria was opened by her grandmother, who came to Italy from Brasil at the beginning of the 20th century.
Value for money: Very Good.
Appetizer: Culatello di Zibello
First: Tortelli di zucca and tagliatelle
Second: Eel and peas
(Anguilla con piselli)